Offset comparison

[matt texass]

I really like Enkei Lusso wheels http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang+GT+Coupe&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=&initialPartNumber=4698806540BML&i1_Qty=2&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=Lusso&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FMach+Lip&showRear=yes&selectedRear=4698906540BML&i2_Qty=2 for the look and fact that they don't weigh a million pounds. However, I am concerned about the offset. They will be wrapped in 255 45 18 up front and 285 40 18 out back. I am on pro kit now (may be going lower in the rear) and possibly back to sportlines. Right now I am rolling around on stock 18 inch bullets and they are so far sucked in. I do not want that. How will these compare offset wise to the 18 inch bullets?

 

[orangensaft]

The 18 inch bullets are 8.5 inches wide with a +50 offset, so the 18x8 with a +40 offset will sit about .5 inch further out than the bullet and the 18x9 assuming it also has a +40 offset(your link doesn't say) will be about an inch further out than the bullets. Those are pretty conservative offsets and I doubt you'll have a problem with those tires and suspension choices. 18x9 replica wheels usually sit between 35 and 40. I'm planning 18x9.5 with around a +35 offset and 275/40s and that will be right at the edge of the fender.

 

[matt texass]

Thanks for the help.

 

[908ssp]

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Offset difference calculator

 

[retfr8flyr]

I have 18x9 with 24mm offset and they fit flush with the fenders, you should be fine.


Earl

 

[peetiewonder]

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Offset difference calculator

THANK YOU!

i would run the 18x9s on all four for those wheels.

 

[orangensaft]

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Offset difference calculator

Heres another one that lets you input different tire sizes too.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

 

[peetiewonder]

only problem with that one is that the illustration is not to scale.

 

[orangensaft]

Yeah but it still gives you the basic measurements with different tire sizes, and various other fitment info.

 

[908ssp]

Heres another one that lets you input different tire sizes too.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

Now that is a cool web calculator.

Remember with any calculator the actual size will vary. Not a huge amount but some. I measured my 315/35s on an 11" wheel which according to Nitto was the size they used and it measure between 308mm and 312mm not 315mm. Not a big deal but worth noting.